What is an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree?
Students who are planning to transfer to four-year institutions should consider pursuing either the Associate of Arts (AA), the Associate of Liberal Arts ALA) or the Associate of Science (AS) degree. These 90 credit degrees allow students to fulfill some or all of the general education requirements for most Washington state baccalaureate institutions, along with applicable prerequisites for their proposed major. The AA and ALA degrees provide a broad education in liberal arts. AS degrees are designed for students pursuing science majors, and include many of the essential prerequisite math, science and general education courses. There are several AS degree options and therefore it is important to work with your faculty advisor to determine which AS option best serves your needs.
